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Severe Disablement Allowance

Severe Disablement Allowance is a benefit which was abolished for new claims in April 2001. However, many people continue to receive it.

Note: this leaflet gives a brief summary of Severe Disablement Allowance and is for guidance only. It does not cover all situations, nor is it a full statement of the law. Sources of further, more detailed information are given at the end.

Severe Disablement Allowance was for people under 65 and incapable of work, but whose National Insurance contributions were not enough to claim long term Incapacity Benefit.

Severe Disablement Allowance standard rate is £49.15 per week (April 2007) plus additions for various circumstances. The rate usually increases each April. It is not taxable.

Can someone work while getting Severe Disablement Allowance?

Usually Severe Disablement Allowance stops if you start work, but check with your local Jobcentre Plus office for up-to-date rules. You can do a small amount of permitted work without your benefits being affected.

Further information, help and advice

Benefit Enquiry Line - BEL

England, Wales and Scotland - Tel: 0800 88 22 00 Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
Northern Ireland - Tel: 0800 220 674 Textphone: 0800 243 787
For people with disabilities, their carers and representatives. BEL offers confidential advice and information on benefits and how to claim them.

Directgov

Web: www.direct.gov.uk
Directgov brings together the widest range of public service information and services online.
Produced by the Central Office of Information, Directgov provides information from across UK government departments on topics ranging from travel safety and parental leave, to special educational needs, local NHS services, and benefits. The site also brings together an increasing number of online government services - including being able to download and/or complete certain benefit claim forms online.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Provides independent advice on many issues including benefits. Listed in the phone book under 'Citizens Advice Bureaux'. Also, see their excellent website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Department for Work and Pensions

Their website provides a list of claim forms that you can download or fill in online for benefits, allowances, pensions and other payments - www.dwp.gov.uk/resourcecentre/claim_forms.asp

Comprehensive patient resources are available at www.patient.co.uk

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. EMIS and PiP have used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details see our conditions.
© EMIS and PiP 2007    Updated: 18 Jun 2007   DocID: 4480   Version: 38
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